Loongbuy Beginner Guide

New to Loongbuy? This comprehensive beginner guide covers everything from account setup to receiving your first haul safely.

Welcome to the Loongbuy Beginner Guide. If you have never used a shopping agent before, Loongbuy is a great place to start. This guide covers terminology, risks, budgeting, and the complete workflow from absolute beginner to confident buyer.

Before You Start: Key Terms

Agent:Middleman who buys from Chinese sellers and ships to you
QC:Quality Control photos showing your actual item
Haul:A collection of items shipped together in one parcel
W2C:"Where to Cop" - link to buy an item
Batch:Production run of a replica item. Batches vary in quality
GL/RL:Green Light (approve) or Red Light (reject) QC

What You Need to Get Started

Valid Email

For account registration and order notifications

PayPal or Card

Primary payment method for topping up

Accurate Address

Shipping address must match your ID for customs

Phone Number

Required for customs clearance and delivery contact

Patience

First haul takes 2-4 weeks from order to delivery

Spreadsheet Access

Browse our curated Loongbuy Spreadsheet for best finds

Budgeting Your First Haul

ItemEstimated CostNotes
2 T-Shirts$30-50Budget to mid-tier
1 Hoodie$30-60Mid-tier quality
1 Pair Shoes$40-80Budget batch
Service Fees$5-103-5% of item cost
International Shipping$35-55Depends on weight/line
Total First Haul$140-2554 items delivered

Common Beginner Mistakes to Avoid

Ordering only one item

Always consolidate 3+ items. Single-item shipping is never cost-effective.

Ignoring size charts

Measure a similar item you own. Asian sizing runs small.

Approving bad QC photos

Use our QC guide to check every photo carefully.

Choosing cheapest shipping

Balance speed and cost. SAL is cheap but takes 30+ days.

Declaring too high

Keep declared value realistic. Over-declaring attracts customs attention.

Ready to place your first order? See How to Use Loongbuy for the step-by-step process. Return to the homepage.